Kevin is in the final stage of Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome; which of the following is most likely occurring?
a. His heart and respiration rates have slowed down and his muscles have become fatigued. He has developed hives all over his upper torso.
b. His endocrine and sympathetic activity is above normal, but lower than in the alarm stage.
c. His hypothalamus is secreting corticotrophin-releasing hormones, which in turn causes his pituitary gland to secrete cortisol.
d. His body has been activated and he is experiencing a fight or flight reaction.
A
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